My Qinghai experience brought to life the “why” of working for and supporting a Captivating International project. I was able to see and experience the daily life of a SGVTS girl. I didn’t entirely know what to expect on the trip, but I had an open mind and heart and was ready to take it all in. Thank goodness for that, as no “princesses” are allowed on that journey! The scenery was mountainous and beautiful, devoid of all city noises and pollution. It was glorious! (See picture 1)
The girls are amazing. They are rising to the challenge of making a different life for themselves. They are learning multiple languages and receiving an education from people who really care about them, from people who want them to succeed. There is a sisterhood evident at the girls’ home and school. The girls are instrumental in taking care of the place as well as looking out for one another. It’s a thriving community and I feel honored to have been a part of it for even a few days.(See picture 2)
Sponsoring a SGVTS girl has allowed me to help their community in a small way as well as stay connected to the root cause of this home. I think about our “fourth child” all the time!! I wonder how school is going and if she is healthy and whether she is still playing a mean game of Uno! (See picture 3)
That trip, those girls, and my experiences are all unforgettable. It was so worth it! I love seeing the newsletter and emails from Captivating and now recognizing so many girls! I feel connected to them and want to see all of them succeed. What a blessing they are and how fortunate that I know them and am able to support them. Carry on, Captivating! It’s good work you are doing.
Luo Yuqian is one of the many students who are able to continue her studies through the One More Year Scholarship Program. This is her letter to her sponsors.
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Bai Zhenting is one of the many students who are able to graduate from high school and enter university through the One More Year Scholarship Program. This is her letter to her sponsors.
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Hi! I’m Jike Aya from Meigu High School, Sichuan Province.
I’m very thankful for your subsidization, and I want to tell you about my studying and life.
In my family, my brothers do not have stable jobs. They have a low education background, only...
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My world is not limited to a small mountain village. I want to reach a distance I have never reached. I want to go to the top of the mountain to overlook the world and blow the night wind on the top of the mountain.
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Learning is a long journey. On this path, there will be difficulties, obstacles, problems, but there are also many people who are encouraging me, helping me.
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Yangkartso, 17, lives with his brother and mother. Her father died due to an accident at work when she was still a child. Her mother then sought jobs so she could continue supporting them and send them to school. However, when her brother fell ill, their family's financial difficulty increased and she had to drop out of school.
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